India: choose your business type
Choose the structure your records support, not the option that sounds more established.
The descriptions below follow the supplied Meta screen. They guide your selection; they are not a legal classification of every Indian entity.
| Meta option | When it matches |
|---|---|
| Corporation | The screen describes a publicly listed corporation. Do not choose this for every registered business. |
| Sole proprietorship | One owner trading under a business name. This does not mean the business has no registrations. |
| Partnership | A partnership that matches your legal records and the description in the form. |
| Private company | A privately held company; check that the description matches your incorporation records. |
| Institution | An institution such as an educational body, hospital, charity or trust, as described on the screen. |
Confirm country and legal structure
Use India and your actual business records. For an LLP or an unclear classification, ask Meta which option fits before proceeding.
Separate legal and trading names
Enter the legal name exactly as shown on your evidence. Use an alternative business name only when appropriate. Leave a field blank only if the form marks it optional.
Prepare the evidence
A sole owner without an incorporation certificate may have other accepted evidence. Having no accepted business evidence is different; ask Meta for alternatives.
India document checklist
You are ready when…
Your country, business type and names accurately describe the business you are authorised to represent.
Official help and further reading
Some official pages require sign-in. Choose your business when prompted; menus and eligibility can vary by account.